Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 301

Xena's POV

"I'm not sure. Like you said, I don't need them, but deep down I still want their approval. It's weird. I've always wondered if they would be proud of me." Her voice was quiet, contemplative.

"I think they're incredibly proud of you. I think they're more relieved than anything that you had a good childhood. Tansy couldn't have given you that. She could have kept you, but you might have been killed or beaten for life."

"It's strange. Intellectually, I know you're right. But it's hard to process. Knowing what they saved me from is probably the easiest way to understand why they did what they did. Tansy looked so broken and weak." Penelope was experiencing too many emotions right now, making it difficult to figure out which one she was actually feeling.

“Like you said, maybe over time you can build some kind of relationship. This is a whole new world for Tansy too. She might develop some hobbies that you could learn about as well. If you want to. It's all up to you. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do."

Penelope nodded but didn't respond. The pack house came into view with everyone standing around. As we approached, Ama was standing on the steps giving out instructions.

"Good, you're back. Here are the lists for both of you. They show which members want to follow which pack. I've also noted housing arrangements or any special requests they have. Everyone has already loaded their belongings into the cars.*

Ryder took our list and looked it over. Glancing at Logan's list, his numbers were about equal. Ama had indeed listed everything we needed to know about each person - how many children, ages, dietary requirements, and whether they were mated, single, or widowed.

pack house for your pack ahead of time,” Ama said to Penelope and Logan. “Obviously you can change them, but this way you have one less thing to

were shaking, and I was starting to think

everything she'd been through, her emotions were finally getting the better of

but the pressure was

everything ready to

boxes are all in our cars, the kitchen food has been cleared out, and everyone has all their belongings. We can leave whenever." Ama looked around as if searching for something. After making eye contact with William,

"Perfect," I said.

also Alpha Ryder's mate, Luna Xena. You've all met Beta William of Boneash Pack and his mate Beta Ama, My Beta Leonard isn't here right now, but you might remember his mate, Beta Viola. We can all help anyone who needs assistance. Beta Ama has given us a list showing which pack people want to

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moment to free all these women and children. It was hard to see the bigger picture when you only

start by tearing down this pack's houses. Everyone please step

in his

to a safe distance. Logan went into the house with gasoline for a while before coming back out. He poured some gasoline on the porch, then dragged a line of gasoline to the grass, extending all the

to do

surge of excitement as it scraped against